Technical Electrical Trainer – Theory & Practical

Position: Technical Electrical Trainer – Theory & Practical
Department: Technical Training / Engineering
Location: Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Electrical Trainer to deliver both theoretical classroom instruction and practical hands-on electrical training. The trainer will be responsible for developing trainees’ technical knowledge, practical skills, safety awareness, troubleshooting capabilities, and understanding of electrical systems used in industrial, construction, and maintenance environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical electrical training to technicians, electricians, and other technical personnel.
• Conduct classroom sessions covering electrical fundamentals, systems, equipment, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Provide hands-on workshop and field-based training using electrical equipment, tools, panels, and testing instruments.
• Train participants on:
• Electrical fundamentals, AC/DC principles, voltage, current, resistance, and power.
• LV/MV electrical systems and distribution fundamentals.
• Electrical panels, DBs, MCCs, breakers, relays, contactors, and protection systems.
• Motors, starters, control circuits, and basic motor troubleshooting.
• Electrical wiring, cable installation, termination, testing, and inspection.
• Reading and interpreting single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Multimeter, clamp meter, insulation resistance tester/megger, and other electrical testing equipment.
• Preventive and corrective electrical maintenance.
• Fault identification, troubleshooting, and basic root-cause analysis.
• Earthing/grounding and electrical protection principles.
• Electrical safety, isolation procedures, LOTO, PPE, and safe working practices.
• Prepare training materials, presentations, practical exercises, demonstrations, and assessments.
• Conduct written examinations and practical competency assessments.
• Evaluate trainee performance and identify areas requiring additional training.
• Maintain attendance, assessment results, training records, and competency reports.
• Ensure all practical training activities are conducted according to applicable electrical and HSE safety requirements.
• Maintain training tools, electrical equipment, laboratory/workshop materials, and training facilities.
• Continuously update training content according to industry practices and project requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of practical electrical experience, preferably within industrial, EPC, construction, maintenance, oil & gas, petrochemical, or manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Trainer, Technical Instructor, Electrical Supervisor, or Senior Electrical Technician is highly preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to demonstrate electrical activities practically rather than providing theory-only instruction.
• Good understanding of electrical drawings, testing instruments, electrical safety, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong communication, presentation, and trainee-management skills.
• Ability to prepare structured training plans and competency assessments.
• Good command of English; Arabic communication skills are an advantage.

Work Location: In person